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Lassen Volcanic National Park was named one of the Frommer's Top 12 Destinations for 2009: "There are hundreds of parks in our system that are thankfully protected but may not get the acclaim they deserve. Lassen is one of the oldest -- Teddy Rosevelt dedicated two monuments in 1907 that ultimately became this park -- and least-visited parks in the system. Hot springs, heat vents, sulfur ponds, and dormant volcanoes help set it apart from more pedestrian parks. (Before Mount St. Helens blew in the 1980s, Lassen Peak's eruption in 1915 had been the most recent eruption in the lower 48 states.) Visitors come for 150 miles of hiking trails, swimming, and boating and fishing."
Who could possibly resist the mellow summer afternoons or the crystal clear winter skies over Mt. Lassen? The area offers a diverse selection of recreational activities. Near the Inn are opportunities for hiking, golfing, boating, water-skiing and bike riding. You will also view multitudes of wildlife and engage in possibly the best fly-fishing in California. During the winter the Inn offers immediate access to cross-country skiing, with downhill skiing and snowmobiling nearby. December is a favorite time for Christmas tree cutting.
In a "yet to be discovered" area, the Bidwell House is located on the southeastern slope of Mt. Lassen. Chester and its surrounding area are rich in the history of gold-mining, ranching and logging. The Inn provides a great resting spot between the great valley of California and points east. The Inn is perfect for hideaway seekers, honeymooners, business travelers, weddings, reunions and corporate retreats.
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